Hyundai to launch new Verna in India

Hyundai has plans of launching its facelifted Verna in India.Hyundai Verna is a mid-size sedan that is based on the concept of ‘large on the inside and compact outs’.The new Verna has already made its appearance in the Korean car market and now it is finally coming to india.

The New Hyundai Verna features a revised front face with more agressive overall exterior look. Styling upgrades on the facelifted Verna include a pair of redesigned headlights, new signature grille with two bars and Hyundai logo placed at the top.

There is also a sportier front bumper with redesigned fog lights. Styling changes at rear include redesigned tail-lights and redesigned rear bumper.The company launched Verna back in 2005, Since then the car has not received any major change in looks.The car faces hard competition from the, Maruti Suzuki SX4, Honda City, Ford Fiesta, and the Linea from Fiat, but has a different place for itself.

It is expected that Hyundai India may bring this updated model in India by early 2010 or by mid 2010.  As fas as engine is concerned it will powered by the same 1.6-litre engine with the VTVT (Variable Timing Valve Train) technology. It generates a peak power of 103.2 ps at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 14.9 kgm at 3,000 rpm.

Chevrolet Launches The Cruze

Leading auto maufacturer General Motors has launched its most awaited premium sedan model Chevrolet Cruze in Indian market.The Cruze is expected to compete with the likes of Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Jetta in the D segment, in the Indian market.

The Chevrolet Cruze will be available in a 2.0-litre diesel engine and has a 5-speed manual transmission. It is built on the GM’s global Delta 2 platform. As always expected, Chevrolet has not launched the petrol variant.

Apart from the spacious interiors and great styling the car also has airbags and ABS, well-laid instrument cluster, multi-information display unit, rain sensing wipers, funky interiors, and keyless entry and start. And the car also has an attractive fuel efficiency of 18.3 kilometres per litre, and is priced in the range of Rs 10.99 lacs to Rs 12.45 lacs (as ex-showroom prices in New Delhi).

The All New Ford Endeavour

Ford India launched the new Endevour in india yesterday.The car is a perfect combination of power, style, comfort and safety.

The new endevaour gets a fresh look with a new face, the new design includes new-look front design with a chrome grille combining with new headlamps, the 16-inch alloy wheels and the side mirrors.

The new Ford Endeavour has a contemporary style and will be available in two variants namely the 2.5-liter (offered with 4×2) Duratorq TDCi and the 3.0-litre (offered with 4×4) Duratorq TDCi common-rail engines which are priced between Rs15.99 lakhs and Rs17.99lakhs.

The car also includes some features like the Reverse parking camera, GPS navigation system with a in-car DVD player.

In all the car it great value for money and is the best in its class.

Have a look at the pictures :

All New Zen Estilo

(Click on the image to download the Brochure)

On 25th August, Maruti launched the latest version of The Zen Estilo with a new engine, new looks and with new features. The all new Maruti Zen is packed with new KB-Series engine that offers high engine performance with increased fuel efficiency.Th car comes with premium interiors and has a two-tone colour theme, the seats have also been redesigned.

The car is available in four variants priced between Rs 3,19,403 and Rs 4,02,403 (on road price Delhi).The new Estilo is some what bigger than the original Zen and has a bigger engine (1061 cc) too.The car also has a new grill with a bold new bumper with integrated fog lamps. The front fenders have also been revised slightly.

The interiors are pretty much the same and the beige color look is carried over from the existing model.Some minor changes however include a new seat fabric, a two tone dash and a digital fuel indicator.

The biggest change and the best aspect of the new Estilo however the 1.1 litre engine taken from the Wagon R.The new Estilo has a KB10 Series engine present in the A-Star.

The Estilo has a 998 cc, Three-cylinder engine and five-speed gearbox combo. It gives a maximum power of 64bhp at 6,200 rpm and maximum torque of 84Nm at 3,500 rpm.According to the ARAI tests, the Estilo is expected to give a fuel average of 18.2 kilometers per litre.

Honda Jazz Finally Launched

Honda Siel has finally  launched its latest car, the Honda Jazz, in the indian car m arket.

Honda Jazz in India, priced between Rs 6.98 lakh and Rs 7.33 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Jazz boasts an optimum balance between a futuristic aerodynamic exterior and spacious interiors and brings added fun and excitement to the driving experience.

The Jazz has been launched in India with a 1.2 L i-VTEC engine which has been specially developed for the Indian Market.The Car  is a 4 cylinder 1198 cc engine featuring Programmed Fuel Injection delivering class-leading power of 89 Bhp at 6200 rpm and torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm while giving an impressive fuel economy of 16.1 km per litre as per ARAI test data. It is expected that Jazz will give mileage of around 13-14 kms per litre in city driving.

All New Skoda Superb Launched!!

Skoda has launched its latest luxury saloon Superb in the Indian market today. The new generation Superb was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2008 but took time to come to  india. The car comes with two engine options, a petrol and a diesel each.

(For more details have a look at the brochure by clicking on the photograph)

Toyota Avanza Replacing Innova…!!

Is Toyota planning to bring in their latest SUV Avanza to india?

Yes it’s true !!! And likely to replace the Innova.

So if you are planning to buy an innova & you would definitely like to wait until any further news.

Some of the basic differences are :

INNOVA : WB: 2750mm, GC:176 mm, Gross Weight: 2240 Kg, LxWxH: 4555 x 1770 x 1755 mm

Avanza  : WB: 2655 mm, GC: 200mm, Gross Weight: 1625 Kg, LxWxH: 4120 x 1630 x 1695 mm

All New Honda City

Honda Siel Cars India Today launched the third generation model of its Sedan, City, priced between Rs 7.7 lakh and Rs 8.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The new Honda City would come in three different grades with both automatic and manual transmissions and would be available with a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine.

The new Honda City will compete against MS SX4, Ford Fiesta, Aveo & Verna.

Some features like iPod-compatible USB connector for the music system, seven cupholders, keyless entry, steering embeded audio controls and a plastic-lined tray under the rear seat are a nice touch for comfort and convenience. The new City comes along with dual srs airbags in the front along with ABS. The new Honda City will be available in 4 colours:

• Tafeta white
• Habanero red
• Polished metal
• Alabaster silver

The expected mileage will be around 12kmpl in the city and 15kmpl in the highway.

I am waiting for the brochure to come , and i would definitely like to share it with you.

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